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Police recover IED near Sector 43 bus stand in Chandigarh; 3 apprehended

Chandigarh Police on Sunday recovered a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and apprehended three individuals in the case. AdvertisementThe material was found concealed in a tiffin box, alongside a firearm, in an area behind the Inter-State Bus Terminus in Sector 43, according to sources. AdvertisementAn investigation has been initiated to ascertain the motive, network, and source of the recovered explosive material and firearm. According to a Chandigarh Police statement issued on Sunday night, "Chandigarh Police apprehended three people in connection with a case involving a suspected IED and firearm. Advertisement"A suspected IED and other material have been recovered from the apprehended persons," the statement said.

Chandigarh Police on Sunday recovered a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and apprehended three individuals in the case.

The material was found concealed in a tiffin box, alongside a firearm, in an area behind the Inter-State Bus Terminus in Sector 43, according to sources.

During the operation, the police took the three suspects, allegedly from Punjab, into custody and filed an FIR, sources added.

An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the motive, network, and source of the recovered explosive material and firearm.

According to a Chandigarh Police statement issued on Sunday night, "Chandigarh Police apprehended three people in connection with a case involving a suspected IED and firearm. An FIR has been registered at Police Station, Sector 36.

"A suspected IED and other material have been recovered from the apprehended persons," the statement said.

The police reassured the public, stating there is no cause for panic.

"Chandigarh police are maintaining due vigilance and taking all necessary and preventive measures to ensure public safety," the statement said, adding that further investigation is under way.

Sources said that security arrangements around the site and other key transit points have been heightened, and that investigating agencies are examining the recovered items. With PTI